Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration - Leadership at Lamar University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration - Leadership programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 14 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 2,730 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,506 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Beaumont, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration - Leadership programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Leadership and Negotiation: This course will focus on the tools needed to become a more effective leader and negotiator. Current leadership methodology will be examined along with the effects of cognitive bias on decision-making and the power of effective written communication. Negotiation skills will be taught which will enhance your ability to prepare for and execute a negotiation. These skills will be reinforced by utilizing role-playing and a mock negotiation with your peers.
Personal Leadership: Stephen Covey's book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People", serves as the foundation for this highly interactive course. Participants are provided a strong understanding of the content. The course fosters personal and professional growth, empowers more meaningful relationships and productive collaboration, increases productivity, and results in a healthy work/life balance.
Team Leadership: This course teaches Franklin/Covey's book, "Leadership: Great Leaders, Great Teams, and Great Results". Unleash the talent and capability of your teams by carrying out the four imperatives of great leaders. This course will help students learn how to build credibility and trust with others, define their team's purpose and align it with the organization’s goals, and encourage growth and responsibility of the unique talents of their team.
Tactical Leadership: Using Franklin Covey's book, "Leading at the Speed of Trust", students will participate in this interactive course that engages leaders in identifying and closing the trust gaps that exist in their organizations. Instead of paying outrageous trust taxes, participants can begin to realize trust dividends, which are the benefits that come from trusting relationships.
Strategic Leadership: Using Franklin Covey's book, "4 Disciplines of Execution", students will act as managers creating actual work plans. The outcome of this course is to identify the most important goals for each manager and team to pursue, then to create measures and identify the key activities that will predict goal achievement.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Prospective graduate students should submit all admissions materials at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to begin studies.\xc2\xa0 Upon receipt of all university-required documents, the Admissions Office will forward your file to your desired academic department for an admission decision.
Required admissions materials include:
- An admissions application completed online through the\xc2\xa0Apply Texas\xc2\xa0system.
- Official transcripts from each college or university attended, including the accredited institution from which the applicant earned a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
- Scores on the GRE or GMAT (for MBA applicants). Both tests are administered by the\xc2\xa0LU Career & Testing Center. Scores may not be more than five years old. Use school code 6360 for GRE.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,730 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,506 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,730 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,506 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lamar University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lamar University
Lamar University
Beaumont, United States
Lamar University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-01-18
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 14 months
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